Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

grockle

Noun

/ˈɡrɒk.əl/

Definition

A tourist or an outsider, often used in a derogatory way to refer to someone who is perceived as inexperienced or unknowledgeable about a place or its culture.

Examples

During the summer, the coastal town is flooded with grockles.
The locals complain about the grockles taking over their favorite beaches.
She felt like a grockle when she visited the museum without knowing the history behind the exhibits.

Meaning

The term ‘grockle’ is particularly used in English to describe someone who comes to an area for a holiday or leisure, usually implying that they are not part of the local community and that their presence may disrupt the usual atmosphere.